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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheikh, Critical Care Internist in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Awais Sheikh, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in New Braunfels, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheikh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office at (210) 468-8255.
Is Dr. Sheikh board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Awais Sheikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?
Dr. Sheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sheikh typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sheikh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sheikh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sheikh typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Awais Sheikh may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 468-8255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Sheikh in New Braunfels, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Regency ISNP Holdings
State of Texas
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?
Dr. Awais Sheikh's Primary Practice
600 N Union Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(210) 468-8255
What is Dr. Sheikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104063205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheikh
What is Dr. Awais Sheikh's specialty?
Dr. Sheikh is a Critical Care Internist near New Braunfels, TX.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Awais Sheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Awais Sheikh accepting new patients in New Braunfels, TX?
Yes, Dr. Awais Sheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Awais Sheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (210) 468-8255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Awais Sheikh?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (210) 468-8255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Awais Sheikh have?
Dr. Awais Sheikh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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